Give Greyhounds Hope, Give them Your Voice

by Rachel | January 24, 2012 01:39 PM

Florida lawmakers are now considering two proposals that would significantly reduce greyhound racing in the state. These humane bills (House Bill 641 and Senate Bill 382) would decouple greyhound racing from other forms of gambling, which would significantly reduce dog racing in our state.

Today, as many as 8,000 dogs endure lives of terrible confinement at Florida racetracks. Many of these greyhounds also suffer serious injuries. Greyhound decoupling will significantly reduce dog racing in the state, and help thousands of dogs, allowing them to leave behind lives where they are only recognized as property and enter adoption programs such as the LCHS Foster Program, where they can find loving homes.

Join GREY2K, HSUS, ASPCA, Leon County Humane Society and many of your fellow Floridians in speaking for these graceful, gentle dogs.

If you live in the Tallahassee/Big Bend Area, simply use the emails and numbers listed below to contact your state legislator. Let them know you're their constituent, ask them to support House Bill 641 and Senate Bill 382, the Greyhound Decoupling Bills. Let your voice speak for the dogs! If you live in other parts of Florida, go to Go to VoteForTheDogs.org to find out how you can make a difference in 3 easy steps.

House District 9
House Representative Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda
Phone: (850) 488-0965
Email: michelle.rehwinkel@myfloridahouse.gov

House District 8
House Representative Alan Williams
Phone: (850) 488-1798
Email: alan.williams@myfloridahouse.gov

Senate District 6
Senator Bill Montford
Phone: (850) 487-5004
Email: montford.bill.web@flsenate.gov

Senate District 3
Senator Charlie Dean
Phone: (850) 487-5017
Email: dean.charles.web@flsenate.gov

Tags: Greyhounds, Dogs, Humane Legislation